Denmark

Average monthly temperatures in Billund (°C)

If you want to see seals and whales in their natural environment, go for a boat cruise to a national park
Wadden Sea National Park. Don’t forget your camera!

Without queues

Remember that in Denmark holidays are in July. Planning your trip, take into consideration that in this time it is going to be very crowded.

As it used to be

Fans of history surely won’t forget a visit at Koldinghus, which is the last Jutland castle and a nearby town Christanfeld, that looks almost the same as 250 years ago.

What’s worth seeing in Billund?

A small town in Danish region Jutland, specializing in attractions for families with kids. Though in short distance from an airport not only very interesting amusement parks are located. What else is worth seeing there?

Nowadays, the neighbourhood of Billund is mainly known thanks to amusement parks such as Legoland or aquapark Laland. This place was chosen not without a reason – it was in that region where Ole Kirk Christiansen established a company producing toys, including famous small bricks, which have been in sale since 1949. Both amusement parks are located close to the airport – some available attractions can be seen upon leaving terminal. Is it worth to visit them? Definitely yes, especially if you have kids. In the first park on the area of 140 000 square metres you will wind Lego-themed merry-go-rounds, rollercoasters, pirate ships or haunted house, in the second one you can go crazy playing in the water.

While staying in Billund, it is worth to rent a car to reach other interesting places that are located a bit further. A must see is Safari Givskud, not a typical Zoo, where animals can freely walk on its whole area. What’s important to mention – you can watch them only from car. If you want to get to know history of that land, go to a Danish town Ribe, which is located an hour drive from Billund. This place is more than 1300 years old and will astonish you with historical old town and the oldest in the country cathedral, as well as Ribe Viking Center, a Vikings’ village, where you will find out how this Northern tribe used to live like centuries ago.

If you like culinary journeys, surely you would want to try traditional Danish dishes. What to look for in menu? Definitely things like: frikadeller, meatballs served with potatoes and sauce, medisterpølse – fried white sausage, varm leverpostej med bacon, warm pâté with fried bacon and mushrooms and pork chop baked with skin, which is flæskesteg. Danish people love coffee, which has to be served with something sweet, like apple pie or cookies. Where to eat? Regional tastes you will find in Refborg Spiseri, Filskov Kro, as well as in Hovborg Kro.

Average monthly temperatures in Aalborg (°C)

In May in Aalborg takes place the biggest carnival in northern Europe. The party starts with the parade and then continues on open air in the park Kildeparken.

Silence on the sea

Do you want to see the barely inhabited island? Get to on a ferry to Egholm. Only 50 people live there, and views for the sea are amazing. Take a camera with you!

To a party

Aalborg is known as the second most important party spot in Denmark, after Copenhagen. Plenty of bars, discos and pubs can be found by the Jomfru Ane Gade street.

What’s worth seeing in Aalborg?

Situated in northern Jutland Aalborg is the fourth biggest town of Denmark. You won’t find there crowds, squeeze or rush characteristic for big metropolis. Though historic buildings are the majority, you can also find there pearls of modern architecture and the vibe of youth, as Aalborg is the university city. Located by the lovely Limfjord, it attracts with virgin nature and perfect local cuisine.

Aalborg, called by Danish also Ålborg, is the town situated in northern part of the country, in the region referred to as the land of light. Nothing strange in that – virgin sandy beaches and reflecting in waters of Limfjord ray of lights make this town oozing with beauty. The city itself is an example of connection of old with new. Despite the fact that in the 19th century, most of the Old Town was dismantled to make space for other buildings, you can still find for instance 17th century townhouses (among them house of Jens Bang or Jorgen Olufsen, the castle Aalborghus Slot from the16th century, the town hall from the 18th century and characteristic Lutheran church Budolfi.

Delighted in this place will also be lovers of modern architecture. In Aalborg was built, among others, the premises of Utzon center, designed by a famous Danish architect, that also designed the opera in Sydney. A geometrical and unusual shape of the House of Music (Mussikend Hus) is, on the other hand, the masterpiece of Coop Jimmelblau. It is also worth to see the building of museum of modern art (KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art) from the 60’s of the 20th century. Its originator was famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Aalborg is known in Denmark as the capital of food for gourmets. Local dishes are based on traditional ingredients – blueberry, mushrooms, fishes and lamb or goat cheese. Must try are also local alcohols, for instance, produced since more than 170 years Aalborg Aquavit or craft beers from breweries Nibe Bryghus or Thisted Bryghus. In the town, it is especially worth to go to Søgaards Bryghus. In restaurant and inns (in Danish „kro”) on the shore of Limfjord, you can taste fresh fishes and famous oyster Limfjord as well as juicy lobsters.

Average monthly temperatures in Aarhus (°C)

On the turn of August and September takes place in Aarhus one of the biggest festival in Scandinavia. Each year, its main motive changes, but always it is time for shows of different types of art.

Time ticking back?

In Aarhus there is a quite bizarre tradition of using clock, that works backwards – instead of to right, the hands moves to the left. So before you rashly decide which time it is – pay attention to the direction!

Royal gardens

Marselisborg is a summer residence of Danish royal family, during holidays Queen Margaret resides there. In time of her absence, gardens are open to visitors.

What’s worth seeing in Aarhus?

Aarhus, a second biggest city in Denmark, located on Jutland. What is interesting, its name has been written that way only since 1st January 2011, previously its correct name was Århus. In 2017 it was chosen the European Capital of Culture, presenting itself as a mix of youthful energy and wind of history and encouraging for visits.

Aarhus is one of the oldest places in Denmark, its history goes back to the 8th century, thanks to which its buildings, colourful, beautiful and low, allows to travel back to those times. It is situated on the shore, offering wonderful, relaxing, seaside climate.

If you want to get to know better the history of Aarhus, make sure to visit urban antique building museum, that is one of the best attractions not only of this city, but of whole Denmark. Den Gamle By will make you feel like you travel back in time to, depending on the district, the 19th century or to 20’s or 70’s of the last century. Architecture, knocks of carriages and smell of dishes from those periods make for fantastic impression. Kids to 18 years old enter free of chargé, prices of tickets for adults varies depending on day of the week and season.

In the city live thousands of students, making it vibrant, no matter what day of the week is. You will find there many parks and other green areas, especially beautiful is the Botanical Garden by Peter Holms Vej. Additionally, seen everywhere bikes add to the charm of Aarhus. Locals, as for Scandinavians, are very eager of this mean of transportation, we also recommend it for you, since it is perfect to sightsee this tiny city.

Where it is worth to go to grab something to eat? One of the most popular restaurants, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and seafood, are Sevags Graekeren at Skaering Strandvej 3 and Mefisto at Volden 28. Delicious pizza you can eat in Cafe Piccolina at Skolegyde 8 and if you are a fan of steaks, make sure to note the address Aaboulevarden 23, where you can find a restaurant KoD.

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